Bobby Witt Jr. has a Grade 1 sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee.
The Kansas City Royals' shortstop suffered the injury on 18 Jun fielding an infield single.
What happened?
Bobby Witt Jr. stayed in the game but was pinch-hit for in the bottom of the inning.
He was removed due to right knee discomfort and underwent further imaging.
Why it matters for Bobby Witt Jr.
Bobby Witt Jr. leads the major leagues with 28 stolen bases and is batting .290 with nine homers.
He has won the past two American League Gold Gloves at shortstop.
What comes next?
Manager Matt Quatraro said Bobby Witt Jr. will not play on 19 Jun and will be reevaluated on 21 Jun.
A stint on the injured list is a possibility, but Quatraro acknowledged it's not a surgical issue.
Bobby Witt Jr. is in the third year of an 11-year, $288 million contract.
He can opt out of the deal between 2031 and 2034.
The Royals entered play on 19 Jun with a 31-45 record and in fourth place in the AL Central.
Bobby Witt Jr.'s injury is a significant blow to the team.
Quatraro said the conversations about Bobby Witt Jr.'s injury will have to be honest.
Matt Quatraro told reporters in Kansas City that getting the swelling out is the priority.
Bobby Witt Jr. is 26 years old and on his way to a third consecutive All-Star appearance.
He has a 4.2 WAR, tied for first among AL players.
The Royals will have to wait and see how Bobby Witt Jr.'s injury heals.
Bobby Witt Jr.'s status will be updated after he is reevaluated on 21 Jun.